Retreat vs. Seclusion | The Sangha UK #15 | 12.6.21

Ron, Joe, Marcus, and Dhammarato discuss the pros and cons of Goenka retreats, the benefits of seclusion, the four requisites, one outcome, and three benefits of the path, and starting the day with a good attitude.

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00:00:00 Retreats and vaccination

00:05:57 Dukkha or dukkha-nirodha; not right or wrong

00:07:55 Four requisites, one outcome, three benefits

00:12:11 Sati is the most important step

00:15:20 Goenka retreats: pros and cons, walking meditation, breathing

00:48:30 Seclusion and not being busy

00:52:24 Seeing the monkey mind

00:55:13 Seeing doubt

00:58:36 Practicing sukha

01:04:29 Camping retreat in the forest

01:09:49 Starting the day with a good attitude